M&A Project Director (W/M) Job Details

M&A Project Director (W/M) The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024. Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you! Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!   #IWorkForAllForGood Since the past 20 years, Bel put the Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility at the heart of its strategy, enabling us to become a mission-lead company (since 2024). Hence we created the Impact Team, gathering in the same community Environmental, Social, Governance and Finance teams. The Impact function brings together Profitability and Sustainability to serve a global performance model based on two legs co-piloting. Profitability and sustainability are not opposing goals, but the two pillars of a responsible growth model. By combining financial and non-financial drivers, we empower our teams to act with both short-term efficiency and long-term vision. By joining the Impact function within our Finance, CSR and M&A teams, you’ll help build a more responsible model, where every decision creates value for today and for the future. LOCATION AND START DATE Permanent contract to be filled as soon as possible Location: Suresnes (92) – Bel Group headquarters In a context of transformation and growth, the M&A Project Director plays a key role in defining and executing the Group’s external growth and strategic partnership strategy. As M&A Director, you are responsible for identifying, analyzing, negotiating and monitoring the Group’s external growth (acquisitions, divestments, partnerships) operations, with a constantfocus on sustainable value creation. We are seeking a committed individual with strong business acumen, who is curious and eager to work on cross-border and cross-cultural projects.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy & Origination Contribute to the definition of the Group’s overall M&A strategy, in alignment with the corporate vision. Continuously identify new investment, acquisition or divestment opportunities in all the key regions for Bel (market screening, sector monitoring, trend analysis, etc.). Oversee the mapping of potential targets and coordinate initial outreach phases.   Analysis & Due Diligence Lead and supervise the financial, strategic and operational analysis of targets: business plan modelling, valuation, synergy analysis and risk identification. Lead due diligence processes (financial, legal, tax and operational) in coordination with internal teams and external advisors. Challenge and validate analysis materials prepared for senior management and governance bodies.   Negotiation & Structuring Prepare, coordinate and lead negotiations with counterparties (targets, sellers, advisory firms, investment banks, etc.). Define transaction structures (legal and financial) with the support of internal teams (legal, tax, finance) and externa